A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6786503 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 51256459 epoch_slot_no: 107659 block_no: 6786326 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 66926 time: 2022-01-22 03:39:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x868fc9890a3c28b15de3878e50af5fc8f9491db995f4e30a3b064585be8e8e87Block Operator
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